DECEMBER WILD WATCH: 4 BIRDS TO SPOT THIS WINTER
As we start to hunker down for the colder winter months, you might think that Jersey’s wildlife is doing the same. But there is still plenty of bird activity to see even during a dark December. On your next winter walk, keep an eye out for some of these brilliant birds, as recommended by Romano […]
‘INTO THE FLOW’ EXHIBITION WITH MIND JERSEY
A new art exhibition, titled ‘Into the Flow’, is taking place at Grève de Lecq Barracks Studios this weekend, presenting artwork from a twelve-month collaboration period with ArtHouse Jersey and Mind Jersey. All the work on display has been created by clients of Mind Jersey and will open between 11am & 5pm on Saturday 10 December, and 10am […]
TAGGING PROJECT SHOWS BLUEFIN TUNA TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF MILES TO JERSEY WATERS
Data from a bluefin tuna satellite tagging project has revealed that these highly-prized fish migrate thousands of miles to feed in Jersey waters, travelling from as far as Turkey. The project – now in its second year – uses satellite tags to understand the movement and behaviour of Atlantic bluefin tuna, which have been regularly […]
THIS TOY ‘SWAP SHOP’ AIMS TO REDUCE THE CARBON COST OF CHRISTMAS
Jersey’s Government is hoping its pop-up ‘swap shop’ could give new homes to more than 36,000 unused toys this Christmas, in a bid to reduce waste and cut carbon emissions. The ‘Toy Swap Shop’ initiative will allow Islanders to give away toys and fancy dress items they longer want in exchange for tokens, which can […]
‘THERE IS A MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR FARMERS IN JERSEY’….
…according to Fran van Dijk, who grew up in Jersey. Why? And why did she cycle 259 miles from Swansea to London? By Caroline Spencer When Fran van Dijk left Cambridge University, she read a report that set her on her path to being a sustainability expert. Our Common Future, also known as the Brundtland […]
ISLANDERS ASKED TO AVOID BIRDS AT RISK OF BIRD FLU
Updated advice from Public Health, States Vets and Natural Environment has been issued to minimise the risk of Islanders coming into contact with Avian Influenza (bird flu). Islanders who come across a sick or dead wild bird on public land are asked to NOT touch the bird but to report it to Natural Environment via […]
GREEN GRID
Three of Jersey’s utility companies have joined together to support the National Trust for Jersey’s ‘Green Grid’ campaign to plant and restore the Island’s hedgerows. Teams from Jersey Electricity, JT and Jersey Water will fund and volunteer their time to work together to create the largest continuous grid of hedge corridors in Jersey, by planting […]
AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Address to the Jersey Farming Conference by Dr Tim du Feu, manager of the Land Resource Management Team at Natural Environment The number of people working in the industry and the number of politicians present at this year’s Jersey Farming Conference is testament to the challenges the industry faces – and indeed, to the strong […]
RETURN OF THE DOGS
After three years of social distancing during Covid, tails have began to wag again with the return of the Kennel Club’s dog shows. KIERANNE GRIMSHAW went to the Royal Jersey Showground in Trinity to see the dogs and their owners in action. THE Kennel Club of Jersey is back. The year 2022 has been the […]
LOOK! LISTEN! ACT! – THE WI CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM
Cathy Le Feuvre, who hosted the event, reports Around 80 members of the Jersey Women’s Institute gathered at St Lawrence Church on Saturday November 19th for the first Jersey WI Climate Change Forum – an opportunity to learn more about the effects of climate change and to discuss what might be done, including locally, to […]